2018 Genesis G80: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
94
Complaints
6
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
76.6
Severity index
Severity index 76.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Genesis G80 ranks 38 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 69% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 23.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 17.0% |
| STEERING | 15 | 16.0% |
| ENGINE | 11 | 11.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 9.6% |
| WHEELS | 9 | 9.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 7.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 5.3% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 22 of 94 complaints (23.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 10 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V160000 | 10/03/2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit. |
| 19V538000 | 19/07/2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. |
| 18V305000 | 10/05/2018 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength. |
| 18V496000 | 27/07/2018 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, |
| 24V107000 | 13/02/2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. |
| 24V191000 | 08/03/2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.